Golden Apple: Shelby Howe
Our Golden Apple Award winner this week comes from the Autauga County School System. In her 8th year of teaching, Shelby Howe, at Prattville High School just beams with…
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EMA Officials Prepare for Chance of Severe Weather
With the threat of possible severe weather approaching parts of the River Region, EMA officials are on standby in case things take a turn for the worse. "At…
Montgomery Police Officer Wants Change of Venue
A lawyer for a white Alabama police officer charged with murder in the fatal shooting of a black man has asked a judge to move the officer's upcoming trial. Aaron Smith's lawyer filed a motion Friday seeking a new venue,…
Salvation Army Needs Volunteer Bell Ringers
The Salvation Army in Montgomery is in need of volunteer bell ringers. Major Strong, Corp Officer of the Salvation Army says that they aim to raise $400,000 this year however, the current outlook is bleak without the help of more…
Governor's Mansion Offers Christmas Candlelight Tours
The Christmas season is in full swing in Montgomery. Governor Bentley helped light the Christmas tree at the capital steps last week. Now, he is opening his home to candlelight tours for the first three Mondays in December. Starting December…
John Longshore Breaks Down Alabama Teams Going Bowling
For anyone following college football, it's no surprise that Alabama is going into the post season as the number one seed, taking on the Washington Huskies in the first playoff game. What was…
20 Tornadoes Confirmed in Alabama Last Week
The National Weather Service says forecasters have confirmed that 20 tornadoes touched down in Alabama last week. The agency says storm surveys found damage from 11 twisters in central Alabama and nine more in north Alabama. The strongest was the…
Rain Prompts Gov. Robert Bentley to Lift Statewide Burn Ban
Gov. Robert Bentley says the statewide burn ban which has been in effect since early November is being lifted. Bentley said in a statement Monday that Alabama Forestry Commission officials say the state has received enough rainfall over the last…
Alabama Fans Excited After Win Against Florida
Alabama fans everywhere are excited after the Tide's big win against Florida Saturday. What started off as a rocky game for the Crimson Tide. Turned into a victory fans are proud of. This is the first time Alabama has finished…
Annual Gem and Mineral Jewelry Show Displays Jewelry from Across the U.S
People in the River Region had a chance to view a huge selection of jewelry at this year's Annual Montgomery Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show. Dealers from all over the country came to show off their jewelry. Items ranging from 25…
Alabama Faces Washington In Peach Bowl Playoff Semifinal
Football fans finally know who will play in this year's College Football Playoffs. After staying undefeated throughout the entire season, #1 Alabama will take on #4 Washington in the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl in Atlanta. Alabama is fresh off its SEC…
Ballot Error Costs Alabama Nearly $500K
Alabama's Secretary of State John Merrill says an error that forced the state to reprint nearly three million ballots cost Alabama almost half a million dollars. Merrill says an employee made a transcription error in a proposed amendment aimed at…
Elderly Montgomery Man Dead After Early Morning House Fire
An early Saturday morning fire claimed the life of an elderly man in Montgomery. Montgomery fire crews were called out to the 4000 block of South Court Street around 4:00 a.m. They found a single story house with visible smoke…
A Living Hope: Local Woman with Rare Cancer Gives Birth
Just a week and a half ago, Rhonda Adair was 32 weeks pregnant with her second child when doctors gave her the news no one wants to hear. A mass growing behind her…
Christmas on the River Underway in Demopolis
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Christmas on the River is underway and kicking into high gear in Demopolis with a full slate of activities scheduled. The State Barbeque Cook-Off Championship is going on Friday night at George Franks Park. Volunteers…
AL Inmate Asks for Stay of His Upcoming Execution
An Alabama inmate is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to stay his upcoming execution to consider whether a judge should have been able to give him a death sentence when the jury recommended life imprisonment. Attorneys for Ronald Bert Smith…
Man Dies Following Crash at Troy Highway-Taylor Road Intersection
Around 4 p.m. Thursday, December 1, Montgomery Police and Fire Medics responded to the intersection of Troy Highway and Taylor Road in reference to a two-vehicle collision. The collision resulted in a fatality. The crash involved a 1988 Buick Regal…
Suspect Walks Free in Shooting Death of Former NFL Player
The Latest on the fatal shooting of former NFL player Joe McKnight : 12:30 p.m. A grandmother of Joe McKnight says family members are still seeking information on the former NFL player's death and why the man a sheriff identified…
Governor Awards $37.2 Million to Help Low-Income Families with Energy Costs
Governor Robert Bentley on Friday awarded grants totaling $37.2 million to assist low-income families in Alabama with home energy bills. Due to the recent storms in Alabama, the Governor has fast tracked these grants in order for funds to be…
Former Elmore Co. Commissioner Pleads Guilty to Ethics Violation
A former Elmore County commissioner has pleaded guilty to a felony ethics law violation. Attorney General Luther Strange says Joe Faulk entered his plea Thursday in Elmore County Circuit Court to intentionally using his office for personal gain. Strange says…
MPD Investigate Millard Fuller Rd. Shooting
The Montgomery Police Department has initiated a homicide investigation following the overnight shooting death of 23-year old Breyuane Sanders of Montgomery. Around 9 p.m. December 1, MPD and Fire Medics responded to the 800 block of Millard Fuller Road after…
Shredding Operation Underway in Montgomery
The city of Montgomery is sponsoring a free document shredding event today. The details are in this news release from the city: MONTGOMERY -- Montgomery Clean City Commission (MCCC), MAX Credit Union, AARP Alabama, Walmart #4691 and Gilmore Services will…
Elmore Co. Native Dies in Tennessee Wildfires
Family of Alice Hagler confirmed to Alabama News Network that the 70-year-old Eclectic native died when the cabin she was living in with her son caught fire. Hagler…
Wanted Bank Robbery Suspects Captured
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Two bank robbery suspects who've been on the run from authorities for weeks have been captured in Connecticut. Perry County Sheriff Billy Jones says Stanley Young…
Recent Rainfall Helps Farming
A Pike County farmer is grateful to get back into a normal routine after the recent drought that has affected many across Alabama. Kevin Stephens of Stephens Farms says he hasn't…
